Nothing inspires like a fairytale castle. The French aristocracy knew how to build them with magnificent turrets, breathtaking scenery, soaraway staircases and luxurious furnishings.

At the 15th century Chateau De Lastours there’s the added bonus of a warm, friendly welcome, whether you are booking an overnight B&B, an apartment for the week or looking for a truly magnificent venue for a wedding or business meeting.

Chateau De Lastours nestles deep in the temperate wine-growing countryside, near Valence-d’Agen and between Toulouse and Bordeaux. It is also comfortably near convenient South of France main roads and airports, yet far enough away to be undisturbed by modern trappings. If you enjoy walking, cycling, meandering through the country lanes while visiting the abundance of local markets; or even a spot of golf, you’ll find the pace of life here slow enough to retreat into another, benign world.